Are you paying too much for SaaS for what it offers you?
Do you want to change providers or bring the service in-house, but your contract is holding you back?
This issue no longer exists !
For years, SaaS companies have locked in their customers with long-term commitments and virtually impossible exit clauses.
The Data Act reverses this logic.
SaaS companies must now guarantee an effective right to change providers. In practical terms, you can now:
Objective: to terminate your SaaS agreement that is no longer necessary, without unnecessary disputes or wasted time.
You send me your SaaS contract.
I will quickly check whether it falls within the scope of the Data Act and what levers can be activated.
👉 Free, quick analysis with no obligation.
If the agreement is eligible, we will work together to develop a clear strategy that is aligned with your operational and financial objectives.
I draft and send a legally sound letter, structured to activate the right of termination.
I will assist you in your discussions with the SaaS company to finalise the termination and ensure a smooth transition.
Yes, if your situation falls within the scope of the Data Act.
In this specific case, the contractual commitment no longer prevents the right to exit when the termination is related to a change of provider or the internalisation of the service. The Data Act was specifically designed to neutralise the effects of contractual lock-in in SaaS and cloud services.
No. The Data Act does not apply to all software or contracts.
For this reason, a preliminary analysis is essential before taking any action. This analysis will verify whether your SaaS falls within the category of covered services (SaaS, PaaS, cloud, data processing services).
The regulation applies to companies who provide SaaS to customers located in the European Economic Area. It cannot refuse an exit right based on the Data Act, which is a matter of public policy.
However, it can organize the procedure (notice period, organisation of the transition), but this must be provided for in the contract.
The fees must be limited, proportionate and justified.
If your contract has not been updated, the SaaS company cannot freely impose exit fees on you.
Each situation must be analysed on a case-by-case basis.
The Data Act applies even to contracts concluded before its entry into force, provided that the conditions are met. An old contract does not prevent the right to withdraw.
The Data Act specifically strengthens the right of access and data portability.
You have the right to retrieve your data in a structured, readable and usable format, in order to transfer it to another provider or to re-internalise it.
Termination must not result in data loss.
Because the Data Act creates a powerful but regulated right.
Incorrect classification or a poorly worded request can weaken your position.
My role is to:
- verify that the Data Act applies to your situation,
- legally secure the termination request,
- oversee discussions with the publisher,
- avoid unjustified costs and blockages.
You remain entirely free to decide how to proceed. The aim is to achieve a clean, supervised and legally secure exit, without unnecessary escalation.
I have been supporting software and SaaS companies for more than 10 years, to structure their business, protect their intellectual property and improve their contracts.
